Dating safely
Most people you meet are exactly who they say. These habits protect you from the few who aren’t.
Know the signs of a romance scam
Oregon's Division of Financial Regulation warns about people who keep putting off meeting, ask for money in a hurry, want gift cards or crypto, or push you off the dating site. Keep records of your messages. You can call its consumer advocates on 1-888-877-4894.
Source: Oregon Division of Financial Regulation: Romance scams warning (February 2024)
Report fraud to the FTC
If someone you met online asks for money or you think you have been scammed, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov or call 1-877-FTC-HELP. You can report even if you did not lose money.
Source: FTC: FTC announces new fraud reporting platform, ReportFraud.ftc.gov
File a report with the FBI's IC3
The FBI warns about people who always have an excuse not to meet or who ask for money. Never send money to someone you have not met, stop contact and file a complaint at ic3.gov.
Source: FBI: FBI cautions public to be wary of online romance scams